Violent protests erupted across the country on May 9, 2023, mainly in Punjab and Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, following the arrest of former cricketer-turned-politician Khan. The protesters vandalised dozens of military installations and state-owned buildings
Jakarta ranks 53rd in World's Best Cities 2026 list
Jakarta ranked 53rd in the World's Best Cities 2026 list released by Resonance Consultancy, driven by its tourism ...
Irans military command announces Strait of Hormuz closure over ceasefire violations by U.S., Israel
Irans top joint military command warned that further measures would be taken if aggression continued
Three WtE projects gain national strategic status amid waste push
The designation of three waste-to-energy (WtE) plant development programs as national strategic projects reflects the ...
Indonesia to build temporary housing for Sigi quake victims
Indonesias National Disaster Management Agency (BNPB) will build temporary housing for earthquake ...
Indonesia distributes 7.7 mln tons of rice reserves in 2023-2025
Indonesia distributed 7.75 million metric tons of government rice reserves between 2023 and 2025 to stabilize food ...
Beyond the harvest: Indonesia's quest for lasting food security
Seven days into 2026, President Prabowo Subianto announced that Indonesia had officially entered a new era of food ...
Indonesia pursues consistent progress in Muslim-friendly tourism
Indonesia continues pursuing efforts in building a Muslim-friendly tourism ecosystem that is evolving into a ...
Minister Mahendra to relay student board demands to Prabowo
Coordinating Minister for Law, Human Rights, Immigration, and Corrections Yusril Ihza Mahendra will convey the demands ...
Minister highlights commitment to expand nationwide electricity access
Minister of Energy and Mineral Resources (ESDM) Bahlil Lahadalia reaffirmed his commitment to expanding electricity ...
Gibran pushes government solutions to farming, fishing challenges
Indonesian Vice President Gibran Rakabuming Raka on Saturday instructed ministries and agencies to take concrete ...
Indonesia MotoGP delivers US$278 million economic boost: official
Indonesia MotoGP in Mandalika, West NusaTenggara, generated an economic impact of Rp4.96 trillion (around US$278 ...
Sekolah Rakyat phase II is scheduled to open in July: Minister
The Minister of Public Works (PU), Dody Hanggodo, has confirmed that the Phase II Peoples School buildings will ...
VP Gibran meets farmers, fishermen to address key challenges
Vice President Gibran Rakabuming Raka on Saturday held a dialogue with farmers and fishermen from various regions ...
Itera develops mushroom biodiversity research center in Sumatera
Sumatera Institute of Technology (Itera) has developed a mushroom garden as part of its botanical garden area in ...
Environment Ministry seals used oil plant over illegal permit
Indonesia's Environment Ministry (KLH) has sealed a used lubricant oil recycling facility operated by PT Beringin ...
Indonesia keeps 5 percent subsidized housing loan rate despite BI hike
Minister of Housing and Settlement Areas (PKP) Maruarar Sirait announced no hike in interest rate for subsidized ...
Ministry expands education access in North Nias with internet aid
Ministry expands education access with Starlink in North Nias The Ministry of Primary and Secondary Education is ...
Gibran rallies farmers and fishermen behind food security drive
Vice President Gibran Rakabuming Raka reiterated the urgency for Indonesia to pursue food self-sufficiency and reduce ...
VP Gibran opens National Farmers, Fishermen Week in Gorontalo
Vice President Gibran Rakabuming Raka (second left), accompanied by Agriculture Minister Andi Amran Sulaiman (left), ...
RI hopes CNG gas networks accelerate clean energy access
based household gas networks to expand clean energy access in areas without pipeline infrastructure, Deputy Minister of ...
RI could lead high-blend biodiesel adoption with B50
Indonesia could become a global pioneer in high-blend biodiesel adoption when it launches B50 in July 2026, potentially ...
Indonesia expands automated immigration gates nationwide
Indonesia's Directorate General of Immigration has deployed 306 automated immigration gates at airports and ...
Indonesia deports three Chinese nationals over visa fraud
Indonesia's immigration authorities deported three Chinese nationals after finding they had manipulated sponsor ...
Indonesian herbal exports secure Saudi market entry
Indonesia's herbal products industry has secured a Rp2.5 billion (US$153,000) export deal with a Saudi Arabian ...
Ex-spy chief warns against disinformation and division
Former Indonesian State Intelligence Agency (BIN) chief A.M.Hendropriyono urged the public to remain vigilant ...
Indonesia Navy proposes historical figures' names for first carrier
The Indonesian Navy has proposed naming the country's first aircraft carrier after historical figure Gajah Mada or ...
Two trains collide north of London, killing at least one person
A passenger reported that he was thrown forward by the impact then saw fellow travellers with broken bones and bloody injuries
Talks between U.S., Iran called off because of fighting in Lebanon, officials say
Word of the ceasefire came from two regional officials and a U.S. official. The truce was mediated by Qatar, the U.S. and Iran, the regional officials said.
Govt-backed village co-ops can become new source of revenue: economist
The government-backed Red and White Village Cooperatives could unlock a new source of village revenue if their various ...
Starmer says he wont step down after potential challenger wins Westminster seat
The Prime Minister has said he will fight any contest to oust him from 10 Downing Street.
Israel and Hezbollah agree on Lebanon ceasefire: U.S. official
The truce that began at 4 p.m. local time (1300 GMT) was brokered by U.S. and Qatari mediators following talks with Israel and Iran, the official told AFP on condition of anonymity
Putting Indigenous farmers at the heart of Papua's food security
Discussions around food security often revolve around numbers, from the size of newly opened agricultural land and ...
Prabowo urges PSSI to reform league for World Cup bid
Indonesian President Prabowo Subianto urged Football Association of Indonesia (PSSI) Chairman Erick Thohir to improve ...
Why Bangladesh Is Fencing Its Border With Myanmar
A non-state actor the Arakan Army now controls Myanmars side of the border. That forces Bangladesh to rely more on unilateral forms of border management.
Prabowo backs Indonesia's bid to host inaugural FIFA ASEAN Cup
President Prabowo Subianto has guaranteed support for Indonesias bid to host the inaugural FIFA ASEAN Cup, ...
What Will the End of the Iran-US War Mean for Pakistan?
Pakistanis are hoping that their role in providing Trump with an offramp to end the war will lead to investment flows.
Giant Sea Wall to be combined with mangrove restoration : Minister
Coordinating Minister for Infrastructure and Regional Development Agus Harimurti Yudhoyono (AHY) said the planned Giant ...
Prabowo pushes sports academies to develop young athletes
President Prabowo Subianto is promoting national sports development through the establishment of sports academies ...
How Saudi Arabia Derailed Pakistans Africa Drive
Pakistans aspirations in Africa are growing, but its ability to realize them remains constrained by economic weakness, dependence on external financing, and the shifting priorities of its most important allies.
Prabowo pledges full support for Indonesia's 2030 World Cup bid
President Prabowo Subianto has pledged full support for the Indonesian national football team ahead of the 2030 FIFA ...
Prabowo endorses long-term sports budget to prepare future athletes
President Prabowo Subianto has expressed full support for a multi-year budgeting policy to prepare the future of ...
Indonesia confident to keep MSCI emerging market status
The Indonesian government remains confident that the country will retain its emerging market status ahead ...
Ministry outlines steps to global careers for vocational students
The Ministry of Primary and Secondary Education has outlined a number of measures that educational institutions and ...
New bright orange Rhododendron species discovered in C Sulawesi
A joint team of scientists led by the National Research and Innovation Agency (BRIN) has discovered a new species of ...
Indonesia to form special task force to mitigate El Nino impacts
Public Works Minister Dody Hanggodo has announced plans to form a special task force to mitigate the impacts of the El ...
President Prabowo calls for stronger support for disabled athletes
President Prabowo Subianto has called for greater attention to be given to athletes with disabilities in Indonesia as ...
Gibran inspects 95 percent complete Bulango Ulu Dam in Gorontalo
Indonesian Vice President Gibran Rakabuming Raka conducted a firsthand inspection of the Bulango Ulu Dam under ...
The Last Maoist: What Next for India?
A victory that leaves governance deficits intact, rehabilitation frameworks underperforming, extractive interests empowered, and surveillance tools normalized is not a full resolution.
How the Hormuz reopening could lower fuel prices in Indonesia
The atmosphere inside the Presidential Palace Complex on Thursday (June 18) shifted from routine statecraft to cautious ...
Indonesia speeds up home renovations to cut substandard housing
The Indonesian government is ramping up efforts to reduce substandard housing by accelerating its Self-help Housing ...
Five rehabilitated orangutans return to Kalimantan rainforest
Five rehabilitated orangutans have been released into the Kalimantan rainforest at Bukit Baka Bukit Raya National Park, ...
West Kalimantan promotes tolerance, tourism through Bakcang Festival
West Kalimantan Governor Ria Norsan officially opened the Pontianak Bakcang Festival 2026 to strengthen tolerance, ...
Kremlin acknowledges Ukrainian drone attack on Moscow, says strikes on Ukraine will continue
Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov told reporters they should check out images from Ukrainian cities that Russian forces had struck
Asia's richest man Ambani announces what could be India's biggest share sale
India's largest telecom operator is expected to raise around $4bn (3.02bn), according to media reports.
Indonesia maps liquefaction-prone zones in quake-hit Central Sulawesi
Indonesias geological agency has mapped several areas in Central Sulawesi province that face a high ...
Indonesia, UNESCAP discuss research support for energy transition
The Ministry of Higher Education, Science, and Technology explored opportunities for cooperation with the United ...
Mount Rinjani cracks down on hiker waste with local community help
The Mount Rinjani National Park Office (TNGR) in West Nusa Tenggara is involving local community groups to improving ...
RI calls for stronger cross-regional connectivity at Uzbekistan forum
Deputy Minister of Trade Dyah Roro Esti called for strengthening cross-regional economic connectivity at an ...
Indonesia targets renovation of 1,397 madrasas
The Indonesian government is targeting the rehabilitation and renovation of 1,397 madrasas nationwide under a Rp4 ...
Indonesia, Kuwait strengthen energy security cooperation
Indonesia and Kuwait are strengthening cooperation in energy security to navigate ongoing global economic and ...
VP inspects Mbongawani Market to ensure its operational readiness
Indonesia's Vice President Gibran Rakabuming Raka reviewed the revitalised Old Mbongawani Market in Ende District, ...
Jakarta launches cash incentives, tax rebates to become cinema hub
Jakarta is launching a major push to transform Indonesia's capital into a regional cinema hub, offering steep ...
Indonesia returns to UNESCO heritage committee after 12 years
Indonesia has secured a berth at the UNESCO Intergovernmental Committee for the Safeguarding of the Intangible Cultural ...
Fire breaks out at Tokyo primary school, injuring at least one
One witness told how children escaped out of windows to a concrete ledge below, before fire crews brought them to safety using ladders.
Indonesia MotoGP boosts world-class sports tourism: Minister
Youth and Sports Minister Erick Thohir stated that the 2026 Pertamina Grand Prix of Indonesia MotoGP in Mandalika, ...
Indonesia nears breakthrough in long pursuit of fugitive Paulus Tannos
A Singapore court is expected to rule in August on the extradition of fugitive corruption suspect Paulus Tannos, ...
VP Gibran vows priority for 3T schools under revitalization program
Indonesian Vice President Gibran Rakabuming Raka reinforced the governments commitment to accelerating the ...
Andy Burnham wins key U.K. poll, paving way for bid to challenge PM Keir Starmer
Keir Starmer congratulated Mr. Burnham for winning a key by-election, which paves the way for a widely expected leadership challenge against the beleaguered leader
Indonesia targets US$1 billion Panda Bond issuance: minister
Indonesia is targeting an initial issuance of US$1 billion in Panda Bonds in China to diversify development financing ...
AIIB's US$17 bln funding for Indonesia is regular loan: minister
Indonesia's Finance Minister Purbaya Yudhi Sadewa said the US$17 billion financing commitment secured from the ...
Times Square gunfire sends bystanders scrambling to safety
The shooting took place at around 3:40 pm, which was after the parade for the NBA champion New York Knicks filled the streets of lower Manhattan.
Indonesia park rangers intercept illegal hikers on Mount Semeru
Park authorities in East Java have intercepted four people following an unauthorized expedition on the restricted ...
Indonesia-China mutual trust remains strong: minister
Mutual trust between Indonesia and China remains strong, with both countries committed to strengthening bilateral ...
What is downblending, the process at the heart of Trumps Iran agreement?
Downblending is a technology to make uranium less pure
U.S.-Iran war: Timeline of key events
The United States and Iran have reached an interim deal aimed at ending their war and reopening the Strait of Hormuz
History of Irans nuclear program: Timeline
The interim accord aims to end the West Asia war and pave the way for a broader settlement of Irans nuclear dispute
Fortegra Strengthens Actuarial Leadership with Appointment of Anthony Katz as SVP, Reserving
-The Fortegra Group, Inc., a global specialty insurer, today announced the appointment of Anthony Katz as Senior Vice ...
Prabowo urges state banks to expand public impact
President Prabowo Subianto has urged the State-Owned Banks Association (Himbara) to look beyond profit generation and ...
Indonesia monitors US-Iran peace deal impact on fuel prices
The Indonesian government is closely monitoring the impact of the newly signed peace agreement between the United ...
FM Sugiono pushes Indonesia-Rusia nuclear power partnership
Indonesian Foreign Minister Sugiono has called for strategic cooperation with Russia to develop nuclear energy ...
Palm oil FFB prices rise after tighter government oversight
Agriculture Minister Andi Amran Sulaiman said around 90 percent of palm oil companies have raised the prices of fresh ...
Indonesia reactivates forest fire desk to face El Nino threat
Indonesia has reactivated the Forest and Land Fire (Karhutla) Coordination Desk to strengthen inter-agency coordination ...
Minister reports higher FFB prices by 90 percent of palm oil firms
Agriculture Minister Andi Amran Sulaiman stated that around 90 percent of palm oil companies have offered higher fresh ...
BMKG records 782 aftershocks as Sulawesi quake death toll hits three
The Meteorology, Climatology, and Geophysics Agency (BMKG) recorded 782 aftershocks in Central Sulawesi as of the third ...
Prabowo approves Rp100.1 trillion for Sumatra disaster recovery
President Prabowo Subianto has approved the allocation of Rp100.1 trillion (US$5.6 billion) for post-disaster recovery ...
Foreign inflows into SRBI help stabilize rupiah: BI Governor
Bank Indonesia (BI) Governor Perry Warjiyo said rising foreign investment in Bank Indonesia Rupiah Securities (SRBI), ...
Why the 4-Inch Dancing Girl Figurine Rattles South Asias Puritans
The image of the nude torso of a millennia-old iconic figurine of a young woman was shaded in Indian school textbooks to make her appear clothed.
Gov't urges regions to use World Cup viewing events to boost economy
Deputy Home Affairs Minister Bima Arya Sugiarto stated that the circular on public viewing events for the World Cup was ...
Indonesia meets FAO benchmark for food self sufficiency: Minister
Agriculture Minister Amran Sulaiman said Indonesia has attained food self-sufficiency, citing compliance with the ...
